Dale A. Henderson

Dale A. Henderson serves as Branch Chief responsible for overseeing a portfolio of complex federal acquisitions, ensuring alignment with agency mission objectives and federal procurement regulations. In this leadership role, he directs the planning, solicitation, and award of contracts across multiple technical domains, guiding contracting teams through full lifecycle procurement processes—from market research and requirement development to contract administration and performance evaluation. His expertise lies in managing high-stakes, mission-critical procurements that require rigorous compliance with FAR and agency-specific policies, often involving multi-year, performance-based service contracts and integrated systems solutions. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly enumerated, Henderson’s leadership emphasizes strategic vendor engagement with a diverse mix of large primes, mid-tier contractors, and certified small businesses. He fosters collaborative procurement environments that prioritize innovation, accountability, and long-term performance outcomes, encouraging contractors to align with government performance metrics and quality assurance standards. His team routinely engages in source selection processes that balance cost, technical merit, and past performance to ensure optimal value delivery. Henderson demonstrates a strong institutional commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, consistently prioritizing opportunities for 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB firms within eligible categories. His office actively promotes small business set-asides and participates in interagency initiatives to expand market access for underserved vendors, reflecting a deliberate strategy to enhance competition and promote equitable economic participation. His procurement focus centers on professional services, information technology modernization, and operational support systems, with deep familiarity in NAICS categories related to systems integration, IT consulting, and mission-critical infrastructure support. Henderson’s technical acumen enables him to evaluate complex requirements involving cybersecurity, data management, and cloud-enabled platforms, ensuring acquisitions meet evolving operational needs while maintaining regulatory integrity.